The offence of stabbing in NSWby Luisa Gaetani17 March 202317 November 2025 KEY TAKE-OUTS: There are numerous offences which may arise out of a ‘stabbing’. The charges vary according to the seriousness of the injuries that… Read More »The offence of stabbing in NSW
Navigating Self-Defence Laws in NSW: A Comprehensive Guideby Luisa Gaetani24 February 202330 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Self-defence involves a reasonable use of force in proportion to the threat faced. If someone has applied excessive force, the defence will unlikely… Read More »Navigating Self-Defence Laws in NSW: A Comprehensive Guide
My ex and I have final Family Law property orders, but he is not complying. What can be done?by Luisa Gaetani20 July 202229 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Section 106A of the Family Law Act authorizes the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) to appoint an officer of the… Read More »My ex and I have final Family Law property orders, but he is not complying. What can be done?
Making History: Luisa Gaetani Becomes Coutts’ Youngest Partnerby Luisa Gaetani2 December 202123 January 2024Two years after being promoted to Senior Associate, Luisa Gaetani has made history as the youngest person appointed to Partner at Coutts Lawyers, effective as… Read More »Making History: Luisa Gaetani Becomes Coutts’ Youngest Partner
How do the current restrictions affect changeover?by Luisa Gaetani19 July 202128 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: On Saturday 17 July 2021, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced further Restrictions for the Greater Sydney Region with a focus on the Local… Read More »How do the current restrictions affect changeover?
Jack de Belin: A Third Trial?by Luisa Gaetani26 May 202129 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Jack de Belin, a first-grade NRL player, receives a verdict of not guilty on one charge and a hung jury on the remaining… Read More »Jack de Belin: A Third Trial?
What You Need to Know About Parenting Disputes over Christmasby Luisa Gaetani15 December 202031 July 2025ABOUT LUISA GAETANI: Luisa is a Senior Associate at Coutts and head of our Family and Criminal Law divisions. Luisa has practiced solely in the areas… Read More »What You Need to Know About Parenting Disputes over Christmas
Offenders Being Released in the Aftermath of Lawyer Xby Luisa Gaetani5 November 202019 June 2023KEY TAKE OUTS Two convictions have now been quashed in the aftermath of the Nicola Gobbo saga, also known as ‘Lawyer X’. The High Court… Read More »Offenders Being Released in the Aftermath of Lawyer X
Sentencing discounts in NSW and the EAGP scheme: the benefits of entering an early guilty pleaby Luisa Gaetani28 September 20204 November 2021Co-written by: Georgia Walker (Law Graduate) KET TAKE OUTS Defendants in criminal proceedings in the Local and District Court of NSW are eligible for up… Read More »Sentencing discounts in NSW and the EAGP scheme: the benefits of entering an early guilty plea
Friendly Behaviour Does Not Constitute Consentby Luisa Gaetani27 August 202028 July 2025Co-written by: Chelleste Blackburn (Paralegal) KEY TAKE OUTS: Ronald Tarlington was a cop with 25 years on the police force. He was charged with sexual… Read More »Friendly Behaviour Does Not Constitute Consent
How to Catch a Catfishby Luisa Gaetani17 July 202014 April 2023KEY TAKE OUTS Catfishing is an emerging phenomenon. It occurs when a person creates a fake profile on social media with the intent to deceive… Read More »How to Catch a Catfish
Step Parent Rights After A Separation With The Biological Parentby Luisa Gaetani17 July 201819 May 2026What are your rights as a Step-Parent when you have separated from your biological parent? Section 4 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Commonwealth) defines… Read More »Step Parent Rights After A Separation With The Biological Parent
Q&A: Minors and alcohol at partiesby Luisa Gaetani22 November 201731 January 2024The festive season is just around the corner. If you’re wondering about your teenage children, their friends and what’s right and wrong when it comes… Read More »Q&A: Minors and alcohol at parties
4 Do’s and Don’ts when your house is being broken into.by Luisa Gaetani24 August 201625 July 2025Generally, when a person’s home is being broken into, they automatically assume that they have the right to fight the intruder and/or assault the intruder… Read More »4 Do’s and Don’ts when your house is being broken into.